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CK53 LSY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,332 mi
Last recorded143,332 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 LSY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 143,332 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2017 141,300 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 138,045 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 133,148 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both rear brake backplates corroded & holed

Fail 2 Oct 2015 133,145 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking low return pipe to pump area (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both rear brake backplates corroded & holed

Pass 14 Feb 2015 124,571 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 106,301 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 98,000 miles

chassis corroded

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner shoulder

n/s/r bump stop is missing

o/s/f tyre is bald on the inner shoulder !

park brake travels high

play in steering

screw in n/s/r tyre

vehicle is leaning to the o/s

Fail 18 Feb 2013 98,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

chassis corroded

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner shoulder

n/s/r bump stop is missing

o/s/f tyre is bald on the inner shoulder !

park brake travels high

play in steering

screw in n/s/r tyre

vehicle is leaning to the o/s

Pass 5 Oct 2011 95,397 miles

chassis is corroding at the rear

front brake discs are slightly worn/lipped and corroded

n/s/f brake pipe is corroded

n/s/f tyre is wearing low and stepped on inner shoulder

n/s/r brake pipe is corroded

o/s/f tyre is worn and stepped on inner shoulder - close to limit !

one of the three mounts on the ABS pump has the securing nut missing - still adequately secured

slight play in steering

Fail 30 Sep 2011 95,397 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

chassis is corroding at the rear

front brake discs are slightly worn/lipped and corroded

n/s/f brake pipe is corroded

n/s/f tyre is wearing low and stepped on inner shoulder

n/s/r brake pipe is corroded

o/s/f tyre is worn and stepped on inner shoulder - close to limit !

one of the three mounts on the ABS pump has the securing nut missing - still adequately secured

slight play in steering

Pass 22 Sep 2010 69,301 miles

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

slight exhaust blow from manifold/ turbo area

Pass 18 Dec 2009 64,999 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 64,718 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 53,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 47,161 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 37,948 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 37,542 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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CK53 LSY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 100,620 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CK53 LSY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CK53 LSY registered?

CK53 LSY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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